1839 $10 Type of 1840, Small Letters--Cleaned--ANACS. AU50
Details. The year 1839 was a transitional one in the Liberty
eagle series. The portrait of Liberty that the Mint introduced
later in the year differed from that used in 1838 and early 1839,
and it would remain in use through the end of the series in 1907.
With only 12,447 pieces produced, the 1839 Type of 1840 is an
understandably rare and coveted issue. This particular example is
finer than the typically offered VF or XF survivor with pleasing
medium gold color and a few whispers of original luster. Well
struck, particularly in the centers, with die cracks around much of
the obverse periphery. The remainder of the surfaces exhibit a
subdued appearance as a result of the stated cleaning.Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 7/2006), lot 1390, which
realized $3,737.50.From The Las Vegas Collection, Part Two.(Registry
values: N4719) (NGC ID# 262F, PCGS# 8580)